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lateralist.

Characteristic of lateralism; pertaining to the interactions of opposing interests of equal power.

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Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Characteristic of lateralism; pertaining to the interactions of opposing interests of equal power.

  2. Favoring a lateral approach or explanation over one that involves a different direction, such as a vertical one.

Where this word comes from

From lateral + -ist.

noun
  1. One who engages in lateral thinking.

  2. One who favors a lateral approach or explanation over one that involves a different direction.

  3. One who favors lateralism.

Where this word comes from

From lateral + -ist.

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